A client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)for the treatment of depression. Which instructions should the nurse include regarding this therapy? Select all that apply.
A)You will need to remove all jewelry before beginning the therapy session.
B)These treatments will cure the depression.
C)Long-term memory loss often occurs after receiving ECT.
D)The treatments are known to help some but not all people with depression.
E)You will need to stop eating and drinking 4 hours prior to the therapy session.

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A)The nurse should provide information to the client regarding ECT treatment for depression. ECT will not cure depression. Short-term memory loss is expected but long-term memory loss is not. The treatment is known to help some people who experiencing depression, but not all. The client must be NPO for 4 hours prior to receiving ECT treatment and must empty the bladder and remove contact lenses, jewelry, hairpins, and dentures before beginning the procedure.
B)The nurse should provide information to the client regarding ECT treatment for depression. ECT will not cure depression. Short-term memory loss is expected but long-term memory loss is not. The treatment is known to help some people who experiencing depression, but not all. The client must be NPO for 4 hours prior to receiving ECT treatment and must empty the bladder and remove contact lenses, jewelry, hairpins, and dentures before beginning the procedure.
C)The nurse should provide information to the client regarding ECT treatment for depression. ECT will not cure depression. Short-term memory loss is expected but long-term memory loss is not. The treatment is known to help some people who experiencing depression, but not all. The client must be NPO for 4 hours prior to receiving ECT treatment and must empty the bladder and remove contact lenses, jewelry, hairpins, and dentures before beginning the procedure.
D)The nurse should provide information to the client regarding ECT treatment for depression. ECT will not cure depression. Short-term memory loss is expected but long-term memory loss is not. The treatment is known to help some people who experiencing depression, but not all. The client must be NPO for 4 hours prior to receiving ECT treatment and must empty the bladder and remove contact lenses, jewelry, hairpins, and dentures before beginning the procedure.
E)The nurse should provide information to the client regarding ECT treatment for depression. ECT will not cure depression. Short-term memory loss is expected but long-term memory loss is not. The treatment is known to help some people who experiencing depression, but not all. The client must be NPO for 4 hours prior to receiving ECT treatment and must empty the bladder and remove contact lenses, jewelry, hairpins, and dentures before beginning the procedure.

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